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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
A DETECTIVE STORY.

How . Bostou Criminal Was Betrayed By
His Favorito Expression.
heard on State street an authentic
story of detective acuteness. Every
BODY is familiar with the trick that
many men have of Gaping whatever
they hear said. when they do not dis
sent with some favorite expression.
Thus. one man says ',precisely." an.
other "eractly;" and there is consid-
cradle faction for whom the words
lust so," or Ito be sure" seem to fill
the required need. Not long ago, a
Boston man stole large sum of money
from his employers. and fled to the
West. A description Of him was sent
to detectives and police superintend'
ents generally. and about month
after his escape, Minnesota officer
telegraphed that he thought he
had his eye upon the person wanted.
His appearance. however, was very
different from that described in
the circular. The situation was a
pressing one; if the supposed criminal
was such in fact he might at any mo-
ment fly to Canada; on the other hand,
to arrest an innocent person would
cause a great deal of,trouble. The OBJ
ject was to identify the man if posse
BILE within q few hours. In this emer-
sgency the Boston detective in charge
of the case examined and crOss-exam-
med the thiefs employers as to his pc
culiarities. They could hit upon moth
ing distinctive till finally the detective
inquired-in moment of inspiration
If he had any particular way OF ex-
pressing himself. Eyes" was the
reply; Il never knew the fellow to talk
three minutes without saying 1 be.
lieve you.'" In half an hour the in
formation was telegraphed to the
West; within four hours the. Minnesota
detective had long chat with his man.
and before night the thief was arrested.
There is hint here, it seemed to me.
for the fabricators of plots.-Boseoa
Post.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
The Wretched Needle Women Of Lon.
don.

In one of his latest stories, MIR.
Waiter Besant. the English novelist.
gives some realistic and sadly faithful
pictures of the condi ion of the less
skilled working-women of London. To
read this book. 1.-The Children Of
Gibeon.'' is to be convinced that the
writer has made q minute personal
study of the subject. not only for the
purposes of fiction, but from deep and
honest sympathy. Some of the ideas
put forth in that book will probably
he tried by the Working-women's Con-
ference, of which Mr.. Besant has been
made treasurer.
Hard rs is the lot of needle-women
In all great cities. it seems to be par
aicularly wretched in London. One OF
the abominable tyrannies pointed out
hy Mr.. ,Bssant in the novel to which
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
Adulteration Of Flour.

Adulteration of flour by means Of
potato -four may be detected by means
of acids. Take . spoonful and pour
upon it little nitric acid; if the -four
be Of wheat it will change to an orange
yellow; it wholly of potato flour the
color would not be altered. but tho
-four formed into . tenacious jelly; it.
therefore. the -four be adultersted with
potato -four. is will not be difficult "a
decide Again. take spoonful Of thu
-four and pour upon 1t little muriatie
acid; II the -four b Of pure wheat Il
win be changed to deep violot colos.
without odor; but II potato -four b
mixed in it. IL win then have an odoa
like that Of rushes.-N T. Posi-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20
OUR COAL FIELDS.
Why They May He formed Immense
CeIlnrs nj Ratified Sun shine.

Why They May He formed Immense
Cellars Of Bottled Sunshine.
A remarkable popularity Of the life
of these modern days is the discovery
of immense cellars of bott led sunshine.
For, speaking unconventiOnally. how
can We better describe our coal fields!
From these we obtain heat, light and
force, by fires. gas and steam engines.
to q wonderful! extent. At present wa
use this in = very wasteful fashion.
And as rule we do not get five pol
cent of the energy stored in the coal
we use. At . recent trial Of stoam-sn-
zines one was ablo to use twelve per
cent. Of the energy stored in the coal il
burned, and that was thought re-
markable result The great problem
evermore is, at which shop can We get
our sunshine most cheapIy' Direct
solar power can only be had very occa-
sionally, and the cost of bottling is high.
Water power can only be had at certain
places and hence often leads to expenses
which prevent it being economical.
Similar is it with wind power. Horse
power is dear, the growth of the food
of the animal. his stable, and attend-
ants run into money. At present coal
power is the cheapest Electric ma
chinery is not a source, it is only a
medium, not bottle. but glass. from
which energy is consumed 1t needs
power to produce an electric current
Its value in the conveyance of energy is
very great. So that in time it may
prove cheap way of getting sunshine
to work. It is n OF always least costly
to buy at the cheapest market. the con-
veyance of goods home may cost more
than the extra price Of purchasing
nearer home. For. . particular WORK
at q particular place it is an open ques-
ton whether sunshine can be cheapest
gained from the winds, from q swift
stream, from coal mines. or from the
sun direct. So also whether it can be
best applied direct or through the
agency Of steam or of electricity. Mr..
John Stuart Mill. an acute though not
over-wise thinker. signalised brief
political career by starting q scare about
the exhaustion of our coal mines This
will not take place for centuriea. 30 we
can leave posterity to take care OF itself.
Recently q new cellar Of immense ex-
tent has been found in mineral oil
springs. By the time those enormous
stores are exhausted it il highly prob
able that some method Of getting II
and using the mighty central heat Of
the earth may be discovered. We have
NO need Of annety - to the suppl y Of
energy running short -CArist6es d
Work
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-10-20

-.Do you keep bees?" asked thu
summer boarder of the housekeeper.
81 do 20 love the little things" "No.
we don't keep bees. Guess you musl
have heard pa gargling his throat II
the d-shed."-1Td.Bita
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
Manuscript and Magazines.

Mr.. Ivan Moran sold story four or five
years ago to Mr. Bunce, then the editor OF
Appletons Journal. for SS5 That journal
ceased TO exist before Ivan's story saw day
light in its columns, and Mr. Bunce returnec
It to the author When the Manhattan
started, its editor, Mr. Forman, gave Mr..
Koran $50 for it. That magazine went the
way of oil weaklings before they had time to
give the world Mr. Moran's story. Last weel,
Nj. Moran sold that story once more, and
received $50 for it. The story would fiji
three oo;1Inns of a daily paper and Mr..
Moran has received S1S5 for it already! But
MIR. MOI IN isn't always as fortunate as that.
Last week he received this from Frank Leslie,
publishing house: IN Y dear Moran Please find
coem inclosod Its merits ale fully appreci-
ated, but the unfortunate fact remains that
e5out 500 worth cost price, of course: the
Intrinsic value is much greater of your
poems are still awaiting publication with us
Yours, very truly, Benz. e. S;sitb. New
\ orii Grardic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

., how pleasant and easy TO take is
Burk's White Pine balsam. The eat
est cough remedy in the world. 1t is
sold on positive guarantee. therefore
give it thorough and impartial trial
Burk's White Pine balsam is The ouly
safe, sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
colds and all throat and lung diseases
Sold by Hartz & Bshnsen at SO cents a
bottle. Pleasant to take.
Hartz & Bahnsen are selling a medi-
cine for coughs and colds which is no
doubt the best family medicine ever in
troduced 1t is not made to cure every
disease, but is all the more valuable on
that account. 1t is known as Burk &
White Pine balsam
The pain suffered by those who are
afflicted with dyspepsia is indescrio Sable
The reliet that is given by the use of Lit
tie Apricot pills has caused many to be
thankful for these little pills" For
sale by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Burks White Pine balsam is the stand
ard remedy for coughs and colds Hartz
" Bahnsen says they have found amixtare
they can sell on its merits They guarantee
to the public Burks White Pine balsam
as sure for coughs, colds and lung
troubles.
Cresslers Wild Rose tooth powder, the
best tooth preserver known. Ask your
druggist about it before purchasing snv
other.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
Diseases OF sroant.iuo,a ,,sx,oo

In that section known as the terra colorado
avery curious but harmless cutancous afroc.
ton prevails, here known as quirscara, which
causes people to appear spotted, as if painted
all over the face and body in huge polka
dots, and hence the natives ere dubbed
Pintos. or painted people" That much
dreaded mental disease, known TO the world
as cretinism, is as clerningly prevalent in
the mountain valleys Of Guerrero as in some
portions of Switzerland In Europe the dis.
ease is rarely encountered at a higher altitude
than 5000 feet, and chiefly haunts those val
leys that are surrounded by high, steep walls
of rock, that exclude the light and limit FREQ
circulation Of air; but in Guerrero it appears
to he confined to no fixed elevation or especial
coniiguration of sod. Goitre is often found
IN connection with it hero, as in the lower
Alpine valleys, not only Of Switzerland and
Italy, but of the Pyrenees, Syria, India and
China-Fannie B, Ward in Boston Tran
script
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
What is 1t. And What it Is.

Papillion (Clarke's extract of flax Skin
Cure, like many other inestimable bene>
fits TO mankind, was discovered by accid-
ent. The proprietor, engaged in the pre-.
paration of certain plants, from time to
time noticed the effect of working in the
pulp vats on the skin. If there was pres,
ent any cutaneous eruptions, warts, blem.
ishes or scrofulous symptoms, all disap,
peared as if by magic, After experiment.
ing ten years, it has become a scientific
fact and a priceless boon to the human
race. From giving away few bottles,
the demand has increased until the sale
for the past two years amounts to 1, ,032, :
COO bottles. Large bottles only 81. For
sale by II. II. DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr.. 7. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes
i never hesitate to recommend youl
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers. Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford TO be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
doctors bills every year
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Hartz &
Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

You dre allowed free trial of thirts
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and ger
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss Of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred.
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
tion, terms, ETC., mailed free by address,
ing Vcltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd &w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

scrofula, bronchitis, and general debility
will try SCOTS emulsion of cod liver oil
with hypophosphites, they will find i'm
mediate relief and permanent benefit.
The medical profession universally declare
it remedy of the greatest value and
very palatable. Read Il have used
Scott's emulsion 10 several cases of
scrofula and debility in children. Results
most gratifying. NY little patients take
it with pleasure w. A. HUBERT, NJ.
D., Salisbury Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

A NAMELEEs CASE.

My case has been a very curious one
for about thirteen years. At intervales
of about one week | would be attacked
with spells of severe and most excruciat-
ing pain, always commencing in the region
of my kidneys. The pain would then go
upwards and effect my body and head,
and seemed to penetrate my very eve
balls, creating the most intense suffering,
lasting about eight hours each spell.
ITesorted to all kinds of medicine with>
out benefit Several doctors treated my
case, but none gave relief. finally used
B. b. B. as an experiment, and to my
utter astonishment all pain and suffering
vanished after using three doses To
the present time / have used three bottles
and not pain has ever returned. | do
not know what WAS the matter, neither
could my physician name the complaint.
The b. B. B. acted finely and powerfully
upon my kidneys, my appetite has been
splendid and my constitution built up
rapidly. r. THOMAS,
Constitution, Ga, May 6, 1885.
Unimpsacned Integrity.
| am 55. Broke down twelve wears
ago, and have not been able to work
since. Have lost proper action of my
hips and legs. For five years scrofulas
sores have appeared on my scalp and
nose, and at the same time my eyesight
to began to fail, and for three years have
been comparatively blind. Have been
treated by eminent physicians of different
schools without cure | have taken FIVE
bottles of B. B. B. (made at Atlanta, Ga
and all scrofulas sores are gradually heal
ing Inflammation about my eyes has dis
appeared and there is some improvement
in my vision. Am very much benefited
and relieved and begin to feel like a boy
again-feel good. My strength and &C
tivety are returning in my legs and hips.
The B. B. B. acts vigorously upon my
kidneys, and the great quantity of mat
ter that has been forced out through the |
skin is utterly incredible, often SO often |
sive in odor as to produce nausea !
refer TO all business men of LaGrange, Ga. |
p PRoPHILL
Lagrange Ga, January 13, 1885
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
HOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

INVALUABLE.
DR.. B. A. Cable, Dauphin, Pa, says:
Il find it invaluable in all cases for which
1t is recommended, and l cheerfully at
test my appreciation Of its excellence. s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

Lent begins on Feb. %, and Easter
will fall on April 10. The residue of the
season, therefore. is about six full weeks
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

The Beau Brummel dress SUIT case is
smaller, of dark leather, and has initials
burned in the side
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons.
Scrofula ana Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, Rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc. can secure by mail. free, a
copy of our 30 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders, filed with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga
For sale by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

Entire sets of bureau articles, brush
and comb, glove and butten hook, etc,
now come in solid silver.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
Many a Lady

is beautiful, all but her skin,
and nobody has ever told
her how easy it is to put
beauty on the skin. Beauty
on the skin is Magnolia
Balm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

Bags OF all kinds now ''hang all over
the house, and contribute to the general
decoration thereof,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

II is remarked that most of the titled
foreigners now in New York are with
out money
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

Maidens Made Beautiful by Painful Op-
erations-Noses Remodeled and Arti-
Dimple Making.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

stand b.
nar " pr and drhab
Props
dAvenua Nnet tenthSt ,Rokh Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

4 AA~ MANHOOD, YOUTHFUL IN
prudence. Nervous Debility
hA cured by Botanic Nerve Bitters
NV Jlc Herb Med Co Phila. Pa,
Drug store, and 1857 81 ave-. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12

LaGrange, Ga, January 10, 1885.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-12
HALF-CENT A WORh \.
z PER CENT MORTGAGES

NOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improve
ments. Enquire at ARGUS office
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
School Board.

The School Board met Saturday
night, but did not transact much bust
ness, important or unimportant. The
following resolution was adopted;
Resolved, That all complaints COM
ing from parents or guaI dams of chill
dren attending the public schools
this city shall be by such parents or
guardians first made to the teacher
having the immediate charge Of such
child. If such teacher be not able to
settle such trouble satisfactorily to
said parents or guardians. then an ap,,
peal to the principal of the school shall
be'allowed, and ii said principal be I'M
able 10 settle the same, the matter
shall be submitted to the Superintend.
ent for adjustment, and in no event
shall this hoard entertain an
such grievances until all efforts here
inbefore set out shall have been re-
sorted to and proved Intellectual.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Why don't you have your boots and shoe
made to order, when they don't cost any
more than stock work, at Blust Il Teubner's,
900 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
THE EAVEsDROPPER,
who Hastens to Print What He Hap
mems to Hear, without the Consent
of the Authors Thereof.

Nal Brt, srERErr. My editorial
on corn is good. 1t tells just what l
know about 1t and shall iev'r DC
satisfied until it goes In.
SrocKuoLpER When the News de-
clares n dividend OF three per cent.
on It's stock after paying princely sala-
ries all around it astounds me.
JP. BOYLE at the phone); Hello
central! viii you please tell me who
It was Just called for Boyle? ., yes;
Calm Bros! Well they can't get me I;
owe them bill. Thought it might
be some one who owes me. Goodbye
GEO. NJ. FIeH: We are all anxious
to get our new church under Roadway.
The purpose is to build church, not
merely for Dallas as it is to-day, Dut
for Dallas with 100000 or 100000 i'll
habitaLts. 1t is to cost about $4o,ooo'
ALLAN MCKENZIE: That ground
less antipathy exists in this country
AGAINST England is beyond question.
The responsibility of Great Britain is
fairly represented by the present Tory
ministry and that ministry is cespiseo
in the United States. The demagogues
and their vicious following are favor
"a. 4, th;o country
DALLAS LADY: | call the attention
of Dallas ladies to the following from
the San Antonio Times, so that they
may hold Gov. Gibbs to q strict ac-
count. The report is by no means
consistent with what he has been CIV
ing us. Here it is: .'Lieut. Gov. Bar
nett Gibbs has acknowledged that the
Alamo City vanquished Dallas in the
way of female beauty. He has paid
the bet your correspondent made with
him on this question, and as conse-
auence the Times representative now
sports a seven-story plug hat"
: J. w. BRADLEY: The Times has a
specimen of very rich logic reduced
down 10 black type in Saturdays
issue. The HERALD is on sale at more
than dozen places in this city and is
sold by at least dozen newsboys,
most of whom never pretend to sell
the Times. Subscribers to whom the
HERALD is delivered and mailed are
10 be added. The Times people select
one person who sold more of their
papers during the past month than he
sold HERALDs, and give this as evil
dence of its enormous circulation
The HERALD, as stated above, has a
score of agents and carriers who never
sell any Times at all. For instance
the blind man at the postofiice used
TO sell the Times alone; then coupled
the HERALD with the Times, and find
ing Il sells better, now sells the HER
AID a.one, 10 to rs per day, and nc
Times. Aside from this, the circula'
ton of HERALD in the small towns
around Dallas far exceeds that which
the Times can ever hope to have
their mail circulation at present mum
boring perhaps twenty-five, from the
looks of the little bundle carried to
the postoffice each day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
Judge Bower Decided the Question.

Judge Bower was before the house
penitcntiary committee at Austin Sat
urdar. and explained the system Of
working roads in this county by con-
vict labor, showing the favorable re-
suits. After listening TO Judge Bower
with much interest the committee
agreed TO report bill providing for
road working in counties by snort
term convicts. Judge Bowers state
ment decided the question.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
Abandon the Fire Engines.

1t is possible that the fire engines
can be done away with, but ii is very
questionable from the fact that the
waterworks mains do not reach to the
extreme limits of the city and these
would be left exposed and at the
mercy of the fire fiend. Such meas
ures should be very carefully consid-
cred before action is taken.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31

The Idlewild Club met yesterday
and decided to give, another fancy
dress ball some time in February. The
time was set, but it will be given in a
few days.
FL. Kendleton, farm: laborer in
this county, was placed in the Gala
boose Yesterday, on the charge of in-
sanity. lie is not violent but mis- talk
is incoherent.
A Merchant" "goes' for tho council
because that body only allows mer-
chants to but twelve inches Of
sidewalks for displaying goods, where
as New York allows twenty-four
inches.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
WANTED.

AGENTS TO sell "Gen. Geo. Is. McClellan's
Own Story" personal Memoirs OF Gen:
u. S. Grant," and "Marvelous Wonders oil
the Whole World" For terms address
N. ID. Mcdonald g. Co., 81 Carondelet St.,
New Orleans, La.
Two ladies' who can make success al
canyassing for good weekly home journal,
Address box q. Dallas.
WANTED-To learn where the best sign
pa,ntinR Is done. Why, any merchant In
Dallas can tell you that. Peacock Shirley,
4Os Elm street, are the best in the State.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
FOR RENT.

Two nicely furnished front rooms, with or
without board. in private family. Good at
tendance. l7s South HARDWOOD, corner Mar
lila street.
Vacant lot, with stable having accomoda-
ton for or horses. I1S HARDWOOD street.
Very nicely furnished room for rent with
board in private family. 6l9 Griffin street,
Furnished rooms for rent over 80 Elm
street .
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
REED & MUMMERT
81 MAIN STREET .........si1
-uEADovARTERs FOR

HEADQUARTERS FOR
Enterprise windmills,
New Champion Force Pumps,
Buckeye Force Pumps,
Crosby's Best Chain Pumps,
Humphreys Man'fg Co.'s Pumps,
our Ten-DoIlar Force Pumps,
Cucumber Wood Pumps,
Enterprise Brass Cylinders,
b.. Drive-weI Points,
Iron Pipe, Rubber Hose,
Foot Valves, Pipe Fittings,
Chain Pump Material
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31

farms and live stock. -
VIZ b. DUNCAN, the well known artist,
w. paints portraits IN oil, pastel SsIe, snS
Kind of miniatures. Also paints Back
Grounds for photographs. Studio 194s Elm
street, up stairs.
VIZ J. LEMP'S Agency for Beer and Ice,
w. Dallas, Tex.
CHAS. MEfSTERHANS, Agent.
Telephone q. W. Louden, secondhand
dealer, you have furniture or clothing for
sale.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

OooPER & ROBERTSON.
u Land, Loan and Collecting Agents,
702 Main street. Sell city property, ranches,
fa rms and live stock.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-31
FINANCIAL.
REsTAURANTS

DREW & JORDAN keep tirst-class
restaurant at 934i Main street. Meals 25c;,
day. board $3.50 per week. Meals at all
hours. -